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Thinkpad (AXcess News) Yonkers, NY - Consumers tired of paying big bills for traditional landline telephone service are increasingly turning to Internet phone service programs for some financial relief. According to the January issue of Consumer Reports, consumers are saving $20 to $50 or more a month by using VoIP and enjoying many more features and capabilities. But the experts at Consumer Reports note that consumers who use VoIP phone services may also have limited access to emergency 911 services and for this reason, Consumer Reports strongly recommends that consumers keep a basic landline even if they get VoIP for day-to-day use. Despite drawbacks and limitations to VoIP phone service, a nationally-representative Consumer Reports survey of 201 VoIP users shows that more than half were highly satisfied using VoIP in light of costs, service, and problems. A free comparison chart of some of the major VoIP service providers and plans is available at http://www.ConsumerReports.org.

The voip.com SoftPhone is not a replacement for your ordinary telephone and shouldn't be relied upon for 911 dialing. Instead, use your regular Voip phone, an analog telephone, or your cell phone to connect to 911 in an emergency.

Microsoft VoIP, or Voice over Internet Protocol, transmits voice calls over the same Internet lines that carry e-mail. Along with lower rates, most VoIP providers also include typical add-on features such as voice mail, caller ID, and call waiting, plus others such as the ability to make local calls using a home number even when thousands of miles away from home. Consumer Reports points out that VoIP requires a broadband connection such as cable or DSL, and the service won't work if the power goes out or the Internet connection is lost.

Katz runs the company with 22 paid employees and 300 volunteers who give technical support to new users and are compensated with free memberships (remember those days at AOL ). He rents space in two AT&T data centers, one in Manhattan, another inSecaucus, N.J., with $700, 000 worth of computer equipment, end servers from Dell Computer and five IBM Unix servers. The $2 million annual payroll is his biggest expense.

Laptop Computers Consumer Reports notes that with VoIP, there may be potentially serious limitations with access to emergency 911 service. VoIP isn't yet a reliable replacement for landline emergency service for many consumers. The 911 operator may not be automatically informed of the caller's location and VoIP calls may be routed differently, possibly causing delays. The FCC directed VoIP providers to make their services E911-compatible by Nov. 28, 2005. Some urban areas in the U.S. are supporting E911 calls from most VoIP providers, while rural areas are taking longer to comply. Consumer Reports strongly recommends that consumers keep a basic landline even if they get VoIP for day-to-day use.

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If a VoIP user contacts another user who is subscribed to the same VoIP service (the same provider of VoIP), they can make free calls to that user. If a VoIP user tries to contact another user who is not subscribed to the same VoIP service or tries to call a user on a traditional phone number (i.e. VoIP) or a mobile number, they can make free calls to those users. ( VoIP numbers are free).

Desktop Computer Consumer Reports notes that despite the 911 risks with VoIP, there are many benefits to VoIP service.

Notebooks - Cost Savings - Unlimited calling plans start at around $25 a month - sometimes less as part of promotions - and plans with a limited number of minutes may be even cheaper. International calls are not covered by flat-rate plans but per-minute rates are often far lower than a consumer would otherwise pay.

Lenovo - Out-of town callers can pay less - VoIP may allow portability of the current phone number but also provides the opportunity to choose a new area code in another state, therefore creating a local phone number in a new area.

Hard Drive - Use a home number from anywhere - Frequent travelers with more than one home can use any broadband Internet connection to place calls from their VoIP phone number.

Travelstar - Services not found on landline - Some providers allow messages to be emailed as sound files, offer the ability to view details of calls on an online log, forward calls to another number - say a cell phone or the office, and set up do-not disturb times during which calls go directly into voice mail.

Gateway THE BOTTOM LINE

Laptop Parts For consumers who can deal with the potential problems, VoIP can be a great way to cut phone bills, increase talk time, and add useful new services. Consumer Reports urges consumers to keep a corded phone (requiring no power) and a landline plan for emergencies. Consumers who spend more than $60 for local and long-distance service may save money with VoIP. Consumer Reports recommends the following steps to finding the right VoIP provider:

Software - See which serve your area - it could be the Internet service provider, cable company, or phone company.

Hard Drives - Compare all plans - flat rate plans are good for big talkers while a basic plan can save money if consumers don't make many long-distance calls.

Electronics - Look for services - services vary among providers.

Canon - Check international rates - per-minute rates vary considerably among providers.

Desktop Pc - Read the fine print - ask about service commitments, activation fees, billing and early termination fees.

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